The Menu Museum

An archive of historical restaurant menus from the New York Public Library.

16,525 menus
64,352 scanned pages
1851–2008

Scans and transcription data from the New York Public Library’s What’s on the Menu? project.

Not affiliated with NYPL.

Uncatalogued scans

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United States Government?

March 4, 1889

On this menu 26 dishes

Blue Points in Ice
Bouillon in cups
Steamed Oysters
Oysters à la Poulette
Chicken Croquettes
Sweetbread Paté à la Reine
Terrapin, Philadelphia Style
Assorted Roll Sandwiches
MAYONNAISE OF CHICKEN
Lobster salad
Cold Tongue en Bellevue
Cold Ham à la Montmorency
Boned Turkey à la Americaine
Breast of Quail à la Ciceron
Paté de Fois Gras à la Harrison
Terrine of Game à la Morton
Assorted Ice Creams
Orange Water Ice
Roman Punch
Pyramid of Nougat Renaissance
Beehive of Bon-bons Republican
Pavilion Rustic
Assorted fancy cakes
Fruits
Desserts
Coffee